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Seven Recommendations to Ensure Safe and Effective Stretching Exercises for Burn Rehabilitation
Seven practical recommendations to ensure stretching exercises for burn rehabilitation are performed safely and effectively.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Apr 84 min read


Understanding the Impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Burn Rehabilitation
Understand the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on burn rehabilitation and how to support the patient's recovery.

Maggie Niu
Apr 17, 20245 min read


What is post-burn heterotopic ossification and why you need to pay attention to it
Understand and recognize signs of post-burn heterotopic ossification.

Sunshine Foundation
Feb 24, 20243 min read


The time factor: Understanding the temporal influence on hypertrophic burn scar development
In this article, we discuss the temporal influence on hypertrophic burn scar development, as well as key precautions to prevent them.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jan 15, 20244 min read


Use of crepe elastic bandage for wrist extension passive stretching
Learn how and when to use crepe elastic bandage to enhance wrist extension through passive stretching and avoid common mistakes.

Vita TU
Nov 17, 20234 min read


Use of crepe elastic bandage for wrist flexion passive stretching
Learn how and when to use crepe elastic bandage to enhance wrist flexion through passive stretching and avoid common mistakes.

Vita TU
Nov 3, 20233 min read


Four sources of inspiration for post-burn ADL assistive devices
Find inspiration and creative solutions to design assistive devices that improve the lives of burn patients.

Ching-Yuan LIN
Oct 17, 20235 min read


BADL as training goals post-burns – Making rehabilitation more purposeful for our patients
Find out how to make rehabilitation more meaningful for patients by using BADL as training goals post-burns.

Vita TU
Oct 5, 20234 min read


Use of crepe elastic bandage for passive stretching of dorsal scars of the hands
Use crepe elastic bandage for passive stretching, to achieve combined flexion of joints for dorsal scars on hands.

Vita TU
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Pressure garment wearing sequence: Is sequence of wearing really important?
Sequence for wearing garments can impact the therapeutic effect of pressure therapy.

Yu-Li SUNG
Aug 8, 20232 min read


Is it OK wearing pressure garments during rehabilitation exercises?
We will explain when pressure garments should be removed or kept on during rehabilitation exercises and key points to pay attention to.

Yu-Li SUNG
Jul 18, 20232 min read


Three factors to consider in regards to the “23 hours” general rule for pressure garment wear time
Three factors to consider regarding the 23 hours rule for wearing pressure garments.

Yu-Li SUNG
Jul 6, 20234 min read


Five easy steps to evaluate the burned hand
In this video, Ching-Yi Lu (OT) will explain five easy-to-remember steps to help you evaluate a burned hand.

Ching-Yi LU
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Use TAM to measure composite ROM and get a better idea of functional performance of the hand
How to use Total Active Motion to measure composite ROM and get a better idea of functional performance of the hand.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Jun 8, 20233 min read


Rehabilitation priorities for claw hand deformity: What comes first, MP or PIP joints?
In the case of claw hand deformity, which joint should we prioritize (MP or PIP) to achieve maximum impact?

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
May 19, 20232 min read


Three useful cheat sheets so you'll never be confused about post-burn hand deformities again
Three cheat sheets to remember how post-burn hand deformities present themselves, their causes and impact on surrounding tissues.

Li CHANG
May 4, 20231 min read


It’s not just swelling… Why you should pay close attention to edema of the hand
We explain why edema is serious and why therapists should never overlook or underestimate its impact when dealing with burned hands.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Apr 18, 20233 min read


Functional performance post-burns: Don’t forget the impact of scars on multiple joints!
Observing the impact of scars on multiple joints is important to asses functional independence of burn patients.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Feb 23, 20233 min read


Saying goodbye and letting go... Helping patients discontinue the use of pressure garments
How can the therapist help prepare the patient’s transition towards a new pressure garment-free life and how to deal with concerns.

Yu-Li SUNG
Feb 10, 20235 min read


Pressure garments and wounds. To use or not to use?
Why it's important to consider wounds when deciding whether pressure garments are an appropriate pressure therapy intervention.

Vita Yu-Hsien TU
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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